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Updated for 2026 Having a baby can bring love, exhaustion, pressure, joy, fear, grief, identity changes, relationship strain, sleep disruption, and emotional overwhelm. Many new parents expect some adjustment. But when sadness, anxiety, numbness, irritability, hopelessness, guilt, or emotional distress lasts beyond the early adjustment period or starts affecting daily life, it may be more …
Updated for 2026 Depression is one of the most common and misunderstood mental health conditions. It can affect mood, energy, sleep, appetite, concentration, motivation, relationships, work, school, parenting, and the way a person sees themselves and the future. Depression is not laziness, weakness, or a personal failure. It is a real mental health concern that …
Updated for 2026 Depression and anxiety are different mental health concerns, but they often overlap. Some people feel mostly low, exhausted, unmotivated, or hopeless. Others feel mostly tense, worried, panicky, or restless. Many people experience pieces of both at the same time. That overlap can be confusing. You may wonder whether you are depressed, anxious, …
Feeling depression near ovulation can be confusing, frustrating, and sometimes frightening. You may feel fine for part of the month, then notice a sudden shift in mood, energy, motivation, anxiety, irritability, or emotional sensitivity around the middle of your cycle. For some people, these changes feel mild and manageable. For others, they can feel intense …
If your teen is dealing with depression, they may take on destructive and unhealthy behaviours as a method of coping with emotional distress. Learn the signs and symptoms of teenage depression.
Summer is often associated with sunshine, energy, and social activity — but for many people in Calgary, it can be a surprisingly difficult season. While seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is most commonly linked to winter, a lesser-known form occurs during the spring and summer months. This article was reviewed and updated for 2026 to reflect …
Depression does not have a single cause. Instead, it develops through a complex interaction of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Updated for 2026, this article explains what researchers and clinicians understand about why depression happens — and why it affects people differently. This article was reviewed and updated for 2026 to reflect current clinical understanding. …
As parents, it’s natural to want the best for your child — including their emotional well-being. While occasional sadness is a normal part of growing up, persistent changes in mood, behaviour, or functioning may signal something deeper. Childhood depression is a recognized mental health condition that can affect children earlier than many families expect. This …
Depression and other challenges with mental health are common in older adults and seniors, and unfortunately, society often accepts those changes as a normal part of aging.
